Is there financial aid available?
Yes, Saint Bernadette School does have tuition fees. However, our private school education is made affordable through the various forms of tuition assistance available.
All families are encouraged to submit an aid application though FACTS. Check out the Archdiocese of Philadelphia website about information about grants and scholarships.
Please read more about tuition assistance and financial aid here.
Do you offer a lunch programs?
Yes, we have a hot lunch program and a partnership with McGillicuddy's school catering program.
Do you offer transportation?
Yes, many of our students are eligible for busing. Bus schedules are determined by individual school districts.
Is there a preschool program?
St. Bernadette elementary school offers a Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 Program. Through our Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 programs, young students are engaged in age-appropriate learning and social activities. Trained and expert staff create a warm, loving and caring environment where students grow socially, spiritually and academically.
Is there an aftercare school program?
St. Bernadette Catholic School offers a cost effective and engaging before school and after school program called CARES. Staffed by teachers and staff, homework help is provided. The after school CARES program begins immediately at the end of the school day.
Visit the school’s CARES page to inquire about the current cost of this affordable after school care.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Take a look at all the school clubs and after school activities available at St. Bernadette School. These include Service Club, STREAM Challenge, School Newspaper, Science Explorers, Student Council, SBS News Studio, Reading Olympics, Prayer Partners, Math Lab, Kindness Ambassadors, Geography Club, Choir, Bernie’s Buddies, Art Club, Band/Orchestra, and Altar Serving.
What sports are there?
CYO Sports are available to students. Sports offered include baseball, softball, and track.
What specials are offered?
Saint Bernadette Catholic School offers technology classes, art classes, music classes, and physical education as special classes.
Are there support services available for students who need extra help?
St. Bernadette School uses the Instructional Support Team model to work with our parents in addressing the individual needs of each student.
At St. Bernadette, we are fortunate to have excellent support services offered through the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, providing the students with counseling and both psychological and academic testing. In addition, a Reading Specialist is on staff to offer remedial or advanced classes to smaller groups of students.
We also have a Resource Room teacher who focuses on the reading comprehension goals of our students by using strategies that support the students in their classroom work.